Totally Unique: Weddings at The Station House Hotel

In Ireland, we're surrounded by wedding venues with long and fascinating histories, but The Station House Hotel in Kilmessan, Co. Meath has a truly exceptional story - up until 1947, it was a bustling train station! Now the site of many a stylish wedding celebration, it retains much of its original charm - outdoor ceremonies take place at the stone turntable, where trains once turned for their journey back to Dublin, and elaborate wedding feasts are served in the Carriage Suite, a former engine room and workshop! Each building has been lovingly restored over 35 years by the Slattery family, who are a huge part of what makes this place really special. We can't wait to show you around, so let's dive in!

Located in the heart of the Boyne Valley in County Meath, only 30 minutes drive from Dublin city centre, The Station House Hotel is unlike any other wedding venue in Ireland. Couples can have their ceremony at the Turntable, a magical stone structure in the woods that feels like an intimate amphitheatre, in the Carriage Suite (up to 220 guests), or in the hopelessly chic Signal Restaurant (up to 80 guests). For dinner and dancing, the Carriage Suite, with its rustic, wood-panelled and exposed granite walls, can seat up to 180 people comfortably, while smaller wedding parties can enjoy the open fires and high ceilings of the light-filled Signal Restaurant, which seats up to 80. Best of all, the venue can be exclusively yours for your wedding - ask the team to find out more, or keep scrolling for details of the venue's upcoming showcase.

For almost 100 years, The Station House Hotel was one of Ireland's busiest railway junctions, so it's obviously a dream come true for train and travel enthusiasts. That said, you'll find that every one of your guests is enchanted by this wonderful venue. The warm welcome extended by two generations of the Slattery family is not to be underestimated - you'll feel right at home from the very first "hello" - and, of course, it helps that the venue that looks beautiful in any weather. The 13-acre grounds, complete with gardens, woods, and tonnes of cosy nooks and crannies, make for incredible wedding portraits, and there are lots of options for second-day parties too, including a fun outdoor BBQ for friends and family. This is the kind of venue that you won't want to leave!

An award-winning foodie destination for over 35 years, The Station House Hotel is perfectly placed to deliver an unforgettable wedding feast. Dubbed the Best Hotel Restaurant in Ireland at the 2017 Food Awards and earning an AA Rossette for Culinary Excellence for 2018 - 2019, the venue takes its food offering very seriously! The Slattery family and their team pride themselves on sourcing the freshest of ingredients, using local Boyne Valley produce as much as possible. You can expect pork from Tullyard Farm in Co. Meath, St. Tola goat cheese from Co. Clare, and sea bass fished at Clogherhead! There's an extensive wine list and cocktail menu too, so you can be confident that your guests will be thoroughly spoiled!

We're calling it - the Signal Suite at The Station House Hotel has got to be the cutest bridal suite in Ireland, and it's certainly among the most unique! Housed in a converted railway signal cabin (the Midland Great Western Signal Box to be exact), this dinky, two-story, two-room suite is oozing with character, from the original iron staircase to the huge wooden beams. If you enjoy a touch of the eccentric, you're going to love this little spot! Between the Signal Suite, the cosy hotel bedrooms and the village townhouse bedrooms, the venue sleeps 76 people in total. Guests can look forward to luxury organic bath products by beloved Sligo brand Voya and a hearty breakfast the next day in the Signal Restaurant.

It would be a shame to miss the beauty of the manicured gardens (which are listed on the Boyne Valley Garden Trail!) and pretty woodlands at The Station House Hotel, so an exploratory stroll around the 13-acre grounds is a must! If you and your guests fancy going further afield, you'll be pleased to hear that Boyne Valley, the Hill of Tara, Brú na Boinne and Newgrange are within driving distance, which means that rafting, archery, kayaking, cycling and forest walks are all on the menu for your wedding weekend.

The Station House Hotel hosts two Wedding Showcase events in January 2019 - one on Wednesday, 16th January, from 6pm to 9pm, and another on Sunday, 20th January, from 2pm until 6pm. Guests will be able to tour the gardens and buildings, sample canapés from the kitchen, and meet the venue's dedicated Wedding Team, who can answer any and all of your questions. Admission is free, but to secure your place you should fill out this form, email Niamh on [email protected] or phone (046) 902 5239.